The average train between Chippenham and Lancaster takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Chippenham to Lancaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Chippenham and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Chippenham is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chippenham to Lancaster? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Chippenham station and arriving at Lancaster station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Chippenham to Lancaster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Chippenham to Lancaster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Chippenham to Lancaster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Chippenham and Lancaster is 291.2 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Chippenham to Lancaster via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 2m.